What to keep and what to cull when cleaning out your home

Cleaning out your home, or helping your parents clean out their home, can be a huge job, especially if you don’t have a clear idea of what’s worth keeping and what isn’t. Keep things that are family heirlooms or that have sentimental value, by all means, but when it comes to sorting through the clutter, there are certain things you should cull, and others you should keep and turn into cash later.

Things to cull

If you’re sorting through household clutter, these should be some of the first unnecessary things to do.

Mass-produced figurines

Souvenir products

Trinkets

Dining suite furniture (unless an original designer piece)

Lounge suite (Unless an original designer piece)

Napkin rings

Candelabras

Doilies

Tablecloths

Cutlery

Cheap crystal bowls and glasses

China sets

Clothes/shoes (unless mint-condition designer pieces)

Stuffed toys

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Things to keep

If you’re looking for items that might be worth something to the right buyer or collector, these are the things to look out for.

Military medals

Statement pieces of furniture or décor such as Murano glass, signed art and designer or iconic pieces of furniture.

Jewellery from the Victorian era, 1920s and pieces with real diamonds.

Laura BarryLaura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.